“Kirra, honey, she is the adult. She is the one who is supposed to look after you, not the other way around.”

Kirra snorted. “Yeah, in a perfect world.”

“You are old enough now to make your own decision, but you shouldn’t feel that you have to put your life on hold for her. She has never put our needs above hers. We have done what we can for her, but ultimately she has made her own choices and now you have to make yours. Don’t let her drag you down, Kirra. You have ...